CowboyStudio 48Inch Photo Studio Soft Box Lighting Tent

Props is the last thing to look for when putting together a home photography studio. Such things as ornate chairs, mirrors and cuddly stuffed animals should be props. The type of photography you will be specialising in is one thing to consider when purchasing props. You prop arsenal should include soft blankets, cuddly stuffed animals and toy trucks, if you will be photographing mostly children.

Visiting local camera shops or looking online, you may also want to try. For used equipment, many online sites offer auctions.

Props is the last thing to look for when putting together a home photography studio. Such things as ornate chairs, mirrors and cuddly stuffed animals should be props. The type of photography you will be specialising in is one thing to consider when purchasing props. You prop arsenal should include soft blankets, cuddly stuffed animals and toy trucks, if you will be photographing mostly children.


Utilising a reflective surface and bouncing your light off of it is another alternative when using sunlight. Generally associated with direct sunlight, this creates softer lighting and eliminates some of the shadows.

Light looks different at different times of day. By using your homemade reflectors to soften the shadows and your backdrop faced towards the early morning light, you’ll be amazed at the studio-like quality of your images. Try shooting pictures at different times of the day to see how the light impacts your images and then always book your studio shoots at the best possible lighting time.

Whenever you go to shoot, always remember that all surfaces either reflect or absorb light so keep this in mind especially when designing a room for taking pictures. If having a lot of lights in the room isn’t an option, then you should consider painting the walls and floor white. The white color of the walls will help bounce light around the room for a more even look.

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